In the cities of Mexico you will see clothing very similar to our own. Common clothes you would see are: loud colored cotton t-shirts, sneakers and jeans. However, this changes alot as you make your way into the small towns where you will see modern clothes with a native twist. People in smaller towns tend to wear earth tones like brown and dark red with hints of vivid greens and strong yellows.
Above are women wearing the traditional "huipil" with floral designs.
The fabrics used to make their clothing are mostly cotton, bark, agave, wool and silk. In the past the clothing was dyed with natural elements found in plants. Typical women clothing includes a skirt, a huipil which is a kind of sleeve-less tunic, a quechquemitl (a closed shoulder cape) and a rebozo which is a shawl. Typical men clothing is european like, with trousers and a shirt. One article of clothing that is native for men is the Sarape, it is a large blanket cape. Men also wear Mexican boots.
This man sports a "Sarape", the traditional male poncho; and to the right as you can see this man's dress is not any different from that of an American.
Mariachi
The costumes mariachis wear were modest at first. As they prospered they turned into finely tailored, matching snug-fitting pants and short jackets ornamented with conchos (half-dollar-size silver disks), embroidered belts, large bow ties, ankle boots, and sombreros. This is the style of dress of the wealthy ranchero or charro which is a Mexican horseman.
In the cities of Mexico you will see clothing very similar to our own. Common clothes you would see are: loud colored cotton t-shirts, sneakers and jeans. However, this changes alot as you make your way into the small towns where you will see modern clothes with a native twist. People in smaller towns tend to wear earth tones like brown and dark red with hints of vivid greens and strong yellows.
Above are women wearing the traditional "huipil" with floral designs.
The fabrics used to make their clothing are mostly cotton, bark, agave, wool and silk. In the past the clothing was dyed with natural elements found in plants. Typical women clothing includes a skirt, a huipil which is a kind of sleeve-less tunic, a quechquemitl (a closed shoulder cape) and a rebozo which is a shawl. Typical men clothing is european like, with trousers and a shirt. One article of clothing that is native for men is the Sarape, it is a large blanket cape. Men also wear Mexican boots.
This man sports a "Sarape", the traditional male poncho; and to the right as you can see this man's dress is not any different from that of an American.
Mariachi
The costumes mariachis wear were modest at first. As they prospered they turned into finely tailored, matching snug-fitting pants and short jackets ornamented with conchos (half-dollar-size silver disks), embroidered belts, large bow ties, ankle boots, and sombreros. This is the style of dress of the wealthy ranchero or charro which is a Mexican horseman.